Raw Vegan Nut Meat Tacos with Jicama Tortillas

These nut meat tacos with jicama shells are my gateway drug to raw vegan food. I love nut meat tacos and if you haven’t tried them, you should! This was dinner last night and in a couple of hours, it will be my lunch, too. When your Meatless Monday slides right into your Taco Tuesday, it cannot be a bad thing.

If you haven’t made anything like this before, let me assure you that there is nothing to it. My nut meat is simply walnuts that have been pulsed in the food processor along with olive oil, ancho chile powder and a few other spices. It only takes a couple of minutes to make and it’s delicious. The jicama taco shells are simply raw, peeled jicama that has been sliced thin on a mandoline. Unless you are a sushi chef, you probably cannot slice the jicama thin enough without a mandoline but you could always do lettuce wraps if you don’t have one.

Jicama makes beautiful taco shells, by the way. They are slightly sweet, crunchy and flexible. Squeeze a bit of lime on the shells right before serving for a nice zing. Did you know that jicama is relatively low in carbohydrates and high in vitamin C, by the way? Many people consider jicama to be paleo-friendly but I am not about to engage in a debate.

In terms of toppings, you will want to download these recipes for classic guacamole and pico de gallo. I also added a bit of cashew crema (like drizzly sour cream) on top of the tacos. You can find that recipe below along with the taco recipe. Happy Taco Tuesday, indeed!